Autumn Harvest Pumpkin Stew
By: Linda Bonwill - World Class Cookin
Savor the taste of autumn's brew with a bowl of comforting Pumpkin Harvest Stew.
This flavorful dish combines the rich, earthy essence of fresh pumpkin and tender beef chunks harmonized with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices.
What distinguishes this stew is its unexpected twist—a plentiful amount of pumpkin spice coffee. This unique element adds a subtle layer of seasonal spice, complementing the main components while they meld in the thickening beef broth, creating an autumnal feast for the senses.
Enhanced by a drizzle of genuine maple syrup, the stew gains a nuanced sweetness that balances the herbal and earthy notes. Perfect for a snug dinner or a comforting meal at any time, this Pumpkin Harvest Stew is not just nourishment—it's an ode to the very soul of the fall season.
This is a Door County Coffee Fan recipe. It was not made in the kitchens of the Door County Coffee Café.
Ingredients
Featured ingredient: Pumpkin Spice 10 oz. Bag Ground
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 cup celery, chopped fine
- 1 cup onion, chopped fine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 whole cloves
- 5 sprigs oregano, fresh
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cups pumpkin spice coffee, brewed
- 4 cups fresh pumpkin, cubed (you can also use sweet potato or butternut squash)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 4 TBSP maple syrup (pure)
- 2 TBSP flour (I use gluten-free)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot on medium/high heat.
- dd in the meat and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the celery and onions. Sauté for 10 mins. Stir in the garlic. Sauté for another 3 mins.
- Stir in the bay leaves, cloves, and oregano. (make sure to remove these ingredients before serving).
- Add the tomatoes, broth, and pumpkin spice coffee. Cook until the beef is tender.
- Stir in the fresh pumpkin, carrots and syrup. Cook for approx. 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Mix the flour with some liquid from the pot in a separate bowl. Mix until all the flour is dissolved. Stir the flour mixture into the pot. Cook for 4-6 minutes or until the stew becomes thickened.